Surgical Technologists Salary in Waco, TX

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Waco, TX

Median annual salary $64,990 +3.4% vs national
Median hourly $31.25
10th percentile $48,940
90th percentile $76,040
Employed locally 110
National median $62,830

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $48,940
    25th
    $56,530
    50th (median)
    $64,990
    75th
    $72,020
    90th
    $76,040

    Waco economic context

    Unemployment rate 3.80% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $63,880 2023 • Census ACS
    Surgical Technologists salary vs area income 102% Median Surgical Technologists salary is 2% above the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Surgical Technologists

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Bend, OR $103,320
    San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA $103,190
    Santa Rosa-Petaluma, CA $101,820
    Vallejo, CA $101,470
    Santa Cruz-Watsonville, CA $100,130
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $98,820

    Nearby metros — Surgical Technologists salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX $76,800
    Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX $68,600
    Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX $66,690
    Longview, TX $63,950
    El Paso, TX $61,970
    Victoria, TX $60,610

    Related occupations in Waco, TX

    OccupationMedian salary
    Registered Nurses$87,330
    Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses$59,820
    Pharmacy Technicians$41,630
    Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians$51,740
    Physicians, All Other$312,520
    Nurse Practitioners$123,970

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Surgical Technologists make per hour in Waco?

    The median hourly wage for Surgical Technologists in Waco, TX is $31.25, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.63 or more per hour.

    Is Waco above or below average for Surgical Technologists salaries?

    The median Surgical Technologists salary in Waco, TX is 3.4% above the national median of $62,830. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Surgical Technologists in Waco?

    Entry-level Surgical Technologists (10th percentile) earn around $48,940 per year in Waco, TX. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $56,530.